Looking for a Toe

Adam · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 08, 2008, 04:50pm

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Originally Posted by mick

I don't disagree with you, Snaqs.

Yet, I still find it a bit uncomfortable when I am table-side Center and I no-call a miss by my partners, ... while the Coach [behind me] wonders how I "...Could not see that !!?"

I know. But it's a lot easier than explaining to my partner why I called a travel-that-wasn't right in front of him. Did it twice one season to veteran officials (one JV game and one varsity game). I apologized each time before they could bring it up.

Back In The Saddle · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 08, 2008, 06:24pm

I agree that you don't want to even be looking at travels, etc. out of your area. In one of my first seasons I "helpfully" called a backcourt violation...from lead. And I got the call wrong. I too have had to train myself to not call stuff in my partner's pond when I see it, unless it's the proverbial elephant.

But would it be the next step in the progression from padowan umpire to Jedi referee (tm) to be aware of when there are situations where a single, well-timed glance into your partner's pond might put you in a position to help the crew?

It's a question I'm asking myself too.

BillyMac · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 08, 2008, 09:05pm

From my long version pregame, regarding a shot from that gray area, foul line extended, on the lead's side:

Two-Point / Three-Point Shot
If one official incorrectly signals the number of points, the other official will simply blow the whistle immediately, discuss the play with our partner, come to a decision, signal the correct number of points to the table, and resume the game.